Rochette, Arthur

June 26, 2004

ROCHETTE, Arthur

Arthur Rochette of Haddam, Loving husband and best friend to Edie Rochette for 43 years journeyed into heaven on Thursday, (June 24, 2004) at the age of 65. He was the son of the late Archie and Charlotte Rochette of Haddam. He leaves two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Jen Baker Rochette of Enfield and Martin and Laura Lodge Rochette of Durham. Four grandchildren, Ben, Bryan, Samantha Rochette and Erin Peterson. He leaves a sister Marie Rochette from Haddam, sister and brothers-in-law, Bernie and Joan Grapski of Fairfield and Harold and Ruth Savage of East Dover VT. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He worked for the State of CT at Gillette Castle and out of Cockaponsett for 32 years and was currently retired. He and his wife started their own lawn care and poultry supply business. He was a poultry judge and superintendent for the Chester, Durham and Haddam Neck fairs. He also was Vice President of the Chester Fair and President of the Northeastern Poultry Congress. He loved to be out on the CT River since age 7. He also loved his dog Tyler, who was not a dog but part of the family. He belonged to the Valley Bible Church in Haddam. He was on the building committee and taught Junior Church with his wife for many years. A memorial service will be held at the Valley Bible Evangelical Free Church in Haddam on Sunday June 27 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Home Care Of Middlesex Hospital, 51 Broad St., Middletown, CT 06457 or the Valley Bible Church 220 Turkey Hill Rd. Haddam CT 06438. Oak Grove Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.